Section 20-45-201 - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter:
(1) "Licensed certified social worker" means a licensed certified social worker licensed by the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board under § 17-103-306(c) who provides mental health services;(2) "Licensed marriage and family therapist" means a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling under § 17-27-303 or § 17-27-304 who provides mental health services;(3) "Licensed professional counselor" means a licensed professional counselor licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling under § 17-27-301 who provides mental health services;(4) "Mental health services provider" means a licensed certified social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, physician, psychologist, or registered nurse who provides mental health services;(5) "Patient" means an individual with whom a mental health services provider has established a patient-care provider relationship;(6) "Physician" means a physician licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board who provides mental health services;(7) "Psychologist" means a psychologist licensed by the Arkansas Psychology Board who provides mental health services; and(8)(A) "Registered nurse" means a registered nurse licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing who provides mental health services.(B) "Registered nurse" includes an advanced practice nurse.Added by Act 2013, No. 1212,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.